By Huldah Shado
Eleven inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory have successfully undergone hernia surgeries conducted by medical personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
The surgeries, carried out on June 8 and 9, were performed in line with standard clinical protocols, according to a statement by the FCT Command spokesperson, Adamu Duza.
He noted that the procedures were aimed at improving the health and well-being of inmates and were executed with professionalism and adherence to global best practices.
The Controller of Corrections for the FCT Command, Olatubosun Ajibogun, emphasized that inmate healthcare remains a top priority.
He said the surgeries not only alleviated the pain of the affected inmates but also enhanced their overall quality of life in custody.
Ajibogun credited the initiative to the reform-driven leadership of the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, who has prioritized humane treatment and rehabilitation as key pillars of correctional service delivery.
He added that the NCoS remains committed to measures that promote the dignity and rights of inmates while maintaining secure and humane custody conditions.
The surgeries are part of the Service’s broader efforts to ensure access to quality healthcare for inmates in line with international standards and Nigeria’s human rights obligations.
